Wednesday, January 7, 2015

How to Get on the Airwaves


Twenty years ago it was hard to imagine that any medium could replace radio as the most effective means for getting your music heard. Ten years ago it was hard to imagine radio lasting more than another decade. Imagined or not, in 2015 radio is still relevant. While many are still eager to use the platform (while it’s still around), most don’t know how to make it happen. Obviously the first step is sending your music to the radio station, but if you go about it the wrong there may not be a second step. While your favorite DJs may seems laid back, down to earth, and excited about the music they’re playing, the real decisions about what to play are left to the producers and program managers. These are pretty much the highest level of professionals in the medium, who are still involved in anything vaguely creative. This means that your approach needs to be professional as well in order to even be considered.

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